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TISS scholar from Manipur found dead at his home in South Delhi

New Delhi/Bangalore, Nov 20 (ANI): A 33-year-old Manipuri scholar was found murdered at his home in Kotla area of South Delhi on Thursday morning. The deceased Zingran Kengoo was a PhD scholar from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). The body of the deceased was discovered by his house owner's son who found him lying in a pool of blood. According to the reports, Kengoo was found with a slit throat and his head almost beheaded. A knife was also recovered from the room where the incident took place. The body has been sent to the hospital for postmortem. Meanwhile, in Bangalore a 25-year-old Manipuri youth was allegedly assaulted by three people. The Manipuri youth who was badly injured has been hospitalized. Investigations are underway in both the cases. Nov 20, 2014
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Women seriously injured after alleged robbery on moving train

Bhopal, Nov 20 (ANI): A 29-year-old woman was severely injured after she fell out of a moving train while she was chasing the two men who had allegedly robbed her near Karonda railway station. The woman sustained serious injuries in the incident and is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Bhopal. According to the media reports, the victim's belongings including a hand bag, her gold chains and two smartphones were missing. Victim's mother claimed that there is no security for passengers in the Indian Railways. Investigation is on into the matter. Nov 20, 2014
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Fire in Delhi furniture market, no casualty

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): A major fire broke out last night at the national capital's Okhla furniture market. A fire official stated that the cause of fire was a short circuit. No casualties have been reported so far. The officer also said that goods worth lakhs of rupees were gutted in the flames. Further details are awaited. Nov 20, 2014
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German envoy meets Sanskrit teachers to resolve language row in Indian schools

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): German ambassador to India, Michael Steiner held a meeting with Sanskrit teachers, including right-wing ideologue Dinanath Batra, in New Delhi to make a breakthrough in the ongoing language row across the country's central schools. Germany did not seek reconsideration of the opposition to German being taught as a third language at the central schools, but sought more cooperation for promotion of the two languages that shared a lot in common. Education Minister Smriti Irani had decided to drop the German language in favour of Sanskrit for over 70,000 students across 500 Kendriya Vidyalayas or central Schools from classes VI to VIII. Nov 20, 2014
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Punjab and Haryana HC cancels Rampal's bail in 2006 murder case

Chandigarh, Nov 20 (ANI): The bail plea of the self-styled godman Rampal has been cancelled by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in a 2006 murder case. The High Court has directed Haryana Police to produce Rampal at 2 pm in the contempt case. Nov 20, 2014
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Mexico student deaths the biggest crisis for President Nieto

The outrage over 43 men feared to have been massacred in September by drug-gang hitmen working in cahoots with corrupt police has constituted the biggest crisis to President Pena Nieto's administration since he took office in 2012. Duration: 02:47 Nov 20, 2014
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Celebrity News - 19/11/2014

NEW YORK The 2014 CNN Heroes: An All Star Tribute got a little bit more star power as celebs came out to honor everyday people making extraordinary efforts to change the world. Lending their presence for the night’s festivities, Benedict Cumberbatch, Christina Hendricks, Taye Diggs, John Leguizamo, Kathy Griffin and Anderson Cooper with performances by Sheryl Crow and Trisha Yearwood. LONDON It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…at least in London as U.K. reality star Amy Childs helped kick off the ‘Ideal Home Show at Christmas’ at Earl’s Court. The stars were out on the promotional trail in New York as Kiera Knightley & Benedict Cumberbatch sat down at Good Morning America to speak about their new film, ‘The Imitation Game’ while ‘Horrible Bosses 2’ stars Jason Sudeikis & Charlie Day signed autographs and posed for pics. LOS ANGELES Celebs came out early to celebrate the holidays at A VERY GRAMMY CHRISTMAS held at the Shrine Auditorium. Adam Levine and LL Cool J were on hand for the televised special along with Pharrell Williams, Ariana Grande, Tim McGraw and Mary J. Blige. That’s all for now. We’ll be back tomorrow with more celebrity news and sightings. Nov 20, 2014
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India committed to labour reforms but at the cost of working class, says Labour Minister

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya has said that his government is committed to labour reforms but not at the cost of working class. Dattatreya said this in New Delhi after convening meeting of major trade unions. Even though the World Bank says India has one of the world's most rigid labour markets, fears of a trade union backlash and partisan politics have deterred governments from reform. Business leaders have high hopes for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an advocate of smaller government and private enterprise, to change that. Nov 20, 2014
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Afghanistan's Former President Karzai visits New Delhi, calls for neighbourhood cooperation

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Former President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai who is on a tour to India called for neighbourhood cooperation emphasizing that India and Pakistan must cooperate and keep rivalry at bay. He was speaking at the neighbourhood lecture series 'Afghanistan and the neighbourhood' chaired by Former Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh. Karzai said Afghanistan gave high priority to India in its foreign policy. The former Afghan president said by checking militancy Pakistan can make its relations better with Afghanistan, India and other neighbours. Nov 20, 2014
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Celebrity News - 18/11/2014

HOLLYWOOD The Mockingjay has landed in Tinseltown as ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1’ held its premiere. Star Jennifer Lawrence turned heads in a cream-colored Dior dress while co-stars Josh Hutcherson & Liam Hemsworth looked very much the leading men. Also attending the star-studded affair, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Donald Sutherland, Ashlee Simpson, Evan Ross, Natalie Dormer, Jeffrey Wright, Joss Whedon, Jessica Simpson & Peyton List. Matthew McConaughey was the 2,534th recipient to be honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. McConaughey was joined by his ‘Interstealler’ co-stars Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain and Mackenzie Foy at the unveiling of the star on Hollywood Blvd along with wife Camila Alves and their two children. The dapper McConaughey, who wore a three-piece Dolce & Gabbana suit, even sang a tune for his gathered fans. #459259236 0:23: Matthew McConaughey: And I…somewhere. 0:30 LOS CABOS, MEXICO Rosario Dawson was on hand to present her film, ‘The Captive’ and the closing ceremony of the Los Cabos International Film Festival. The 35-year-old actress stunned in a breezy blue gown as she presented the festivals Tribute award to her ‘Captive’ director, Atom Egoyan. That’s all for now. We’ll be back tomorrow with more cel Nov 20, 2014
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Pakistan's former foreign minister hopes for India, Pakistan PM meet in Nepal

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Pakistan's Former Foreign Minister, Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, hopes that Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif would meet his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi during the regional summit next week in Nepal. Kasuri hoped that meeting on the sidelines of SAARC would lead to initiation of dialogue between the two countries. In August, the Modi government had called off talks between the two countries' top diplomats, objecting to Pakistan's ambassador to New Delhi holding talks with Kashmiri separatists ahead of the meeting. Nov 20, 2014
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India does not expect power tariff rise after coal mine auctions, says Coal Secretary

New Delhi/ Dhanbad, Nov 20 (ANI): The government does not expect power tariffs to rise after it auctions more than 200 coal blocks, Coal Secretary Anil Swarup has said. The Coal Ministry on Tuesday had released draft guidelines for allocation of 74 coal blocks. The due date for coal auction is February 11. The Ministry will compensate prior allottees unsuccessful in coal auction. Swarup said that the idea was to keep a lid on tariff rather than adopt a revenue maximisation approach. The reserve price would be determined before December 22, while the bidding fees will be based on geological reserves of coal mines. Nov 20, 2014
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Police arrest murder accused Sant Rampal from his Satlok Ashram in Hisar

Hisar, Nov 20 (ANI): Police has arrested self-styled murder accused godman, Sant Rampal charged with criminal conspiracy and riot, from his Satlok Ashram in Hisar. Rampal will be produced before the Chandigarh court today. A top official of Haryana Government, Jawahar Yadav, who is officer on special duty (OSD) to chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar, said the government's priority was to protect the hostages at the Satlok Ashram. On Wednesday, police brought out 15,000 people, many held against their will, from the ashram. Nov 20, 2014
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Home minister Rajnath Singh calls for debate on revoking Article 370

Bhaderwah, Nov 20 (ANI): Home Minister, Rajnath Singh has called for a debate on the abrogation of Article 370 and termed it as a national issue, which should be discussed by the people of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Singh was addressing an election rally in Bhaderwah town of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir, and said sensitive issues like revoking of Article 370, which gives a special status to the state, should not be raked up during polls for vote bank politics. Singh invited the people of the state for a national debate on abrogation of Article 370. Nov 20, 2014
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Narendra Modi reaches India after three-nation tour

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reached India after completing his three nation 10-day tour. Modi had left India on Nov 11 to attend the Asean-India and East Asia summits in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw. He then left for Australia and attended the G20 summit in Brisbane. He also addressed the Australian parliament in Canberra, and the Indian diaspora in the city. On Wednesday, Modi reached Fiji's capital Suva where he addressed the Fijian parliament and interacted with representatives of civil society at the Fiji Technical University. During the course of his three-nation tour, he also held a number of bilateral meetings with leaders of various countries and spoke about liberalizing the trade and investment policies in India to attract investors. Nov 20, 2014
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Tulip garden soon to be ready for visitors in Kashmir

Srinagar, Nov 20 (ANI): Visitors would soon get a visual treat as floriculturists are on the final stage of sowing tulip bulbs at Asia's largest Tulip Garden in Jammu and Kashmir, a prime attraction for tourists from around the world. Gardeners are working in tulip garden at Siraj Bagh and building a tulip bed. The garden is one of the major attractions, which was established in 2007. The Department of Floriculture, like every year, imported more than three lakh tulips from Holland. A 'Tulip festival', which is annually held in April will begin from March 2015. Nov 20, 2014
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Suicide car bomb targets foreigners' compound in Kabul

A Taliban suicide car bomb exploded on Wednesday close to a compound that houses many international contractors, officials said, the latest in a series of explosions to rock the Afghan capital in recent days. Duration: 00:46 Nov 20, 2014
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